2017 Winner Best Midwest Short Film - Richard Harris International Film Festival
2017 Official Selection - Galway Film Fleadh
2017 Official Selection - Justice Film Festival
Director: MD Neely
Writer: Eric Epperson
Producers: Stephanie Whonsetler, MD Neely, Liam O'Neill, Eric Epperson
Director of Photography: Michael J. Hartnett
Production Designer: Annabel König
Original Music: Chris Coleman
Casting Director: Gillian Reynolds
Line Producer: Liam O'Neill
1st AD: Craig Kenny
2nd AD: Ronan Cassidy
Editors: MD Neely, Derek Hammeke
Post Audio: Defacto Sound
Color Grade: John Carrington
Unseen is an award-winning short film that was created in 2017 to open the door to hopeful conversations regarding mental health. Mental health and suicide can be challenging topics to talk about, especially with young people. According to the CDC, around 1 in 3 high school students (31.5%) say they’ve experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Shown to 35,000 students at CIY’s MOVE conference, youth ministers reported that over 50% of those who watched the film followed with a positive conversation regarding mental health and suicide. The film and its resources are available for free and currently being promoted in the U.S. at www.unseenfilm.org.